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If you're just starting to hoop, remember that moving left to right or forward and back is key, from there you can practice reaching in and out of it and then you'll be doing lifts in no time 🙂 Happy Hooping, Happy Poling (:
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if you’ve considered buying a wall-bed so you can have more room to pole in your bedroom https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Looks like I should have been keeping better tabs on her as far a live performances go. She did a full trapeze act to sober that was also phenomenal. And she STILL sang through the WHOLE song. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif Puts those who lip sync to shame, that’s for sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAe2_2bFjwk
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I agree https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I rented the hoopnotica DVDs and I love them because every move is well explained and demonstated (close ups and slow motion) and they have a troubleshooting section that is extremely helpful https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gifThe safirehoop tutorials on youtube are awesome, too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Where were you able to rent the dvd’s from? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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Yeah, I joined that site a couple days ago. I’m sooooo addicted to it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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For places to buy a hoop there’s : Hoopnotica.com, bodyhoops.com, hoopgirl.com
Hoopnotica has various styles of hoops in either standard (43 inches) or petite (39 inches)
They offer dvd’s and music cd’s and from what I can see, the customers are pleased with their service. I just ordered the travel hoop so I’ll leave an update when it arrives.
Bodyhoops has pretty much all the same things, but they offer a large size hoop that’s 45 inches
Hoopgirl.com has a wide selection of hoops but the dvd selection is huge. They have a book available at Barnes and Noble for $12 USD or so and it’s called Hooping: A Revolutionary Fitness Program. It comes with a 50minute DVD with moves and routines and I will definitely be picking it up for the priceI highly recommend checking out hooping.org. They follow all things hula hoop and provide links to youtube videos to user created tutorials so nothing to buy, plus they offer tips on how to make a hoop if that’s a better option.
Hope this helps https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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An easy way to stretch your shoes is to take 2 sandwich bags and fill them with water and place the bags in your shoes and then put your shoes in the freezer. The ice will help to expand it naturally https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif I’m heartbroken. I just can’t believe it…
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I just got an iron gym and the way that it works is that there’s an extra support that you can screw in so it doesnt sit directly on the frame if you don’t want it to. It’s secure and has held up to my weight (140 lbs) and my roomie’s (200) and he’s a bigger muscular guy so maybe they just didn’t use the extra brace? But it’s worth the cash. It’s a real workout and for having never done chin ups before, it’s hard if you aren’t used to holding your own weight that way. Hopefully this will help to fix my many grip issues https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif *crosses fingers* I’ll post results pics after a month so you can see whether or not it’s worth it for you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’ve seen that thing at the checkout at Wal-Mart a million times and kept saying "You know…I should really try it" but I think I might just wait for a review https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif before I buy it, just to see if it’s sturdy and worth the cash.
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jeng if you let me know when i’m sure me and my other fellow west virginian could make time to hang with you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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If they don’t think Tribal Fusion is belly dance, then I dare any of them to say it to Rachel Brice’s face after she performs and I hope she says their closed mindedness doesn’t leave them worthy enough to suck the sweat off her toes.
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Well said mate. It’s hilarious how a gender that will so quickly label a woman as a whore, slut, or skank will so easily release their hard earned dollars for such a woman to dance or appear at his side at a party https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif . This idea of a woman realizing her worth has been a constant in the male ego and it seems whatever way they can decide to hold control of a woman, they will. Case in point, abortion. Granted some may not agree for religious or just ethical reasons the choice still rested on the shoulders of 200 upper-middle class, Caucasian, middle-to-upper aged men to decide what rights I, or any woman have, over her uterus and the contents therein. A woman still only makes 79 cents for every dollar that a man https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif makes and yet an exotic dancer’s salary can trump that of any male who works a blue collar or white collar job. I don’t work in the profession, but I embrace my "sexy" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif and if that means it’s good neutral sense against whatever poor labels and gender roles society wishes to throw at me, I say "Bring it on bitches!" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif YAY!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I’m so glad to hear the kitty is doing well https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Because your torso is facing the pole, it’s closer to the inverted thigh hold than the scorpio.
For the inverted thigh hold all you need to do is bring the leg that you were about to drop backward directly in front of you.
If you had just left your legs connected together on the pole with your ankles touching that move would be the inverted crucifix.
The scorpio would have your back against the pole with the leg closest to the pole holding you up. Veena has a free vid up for the Gemini and she always recommends that you learn it from the floor first. So watch the video and try the the Gemini (crossing with your left leg) and then learn the Scorpio (crossing with your right leg). Once you’ve gotten them both down, you can slide down the pole alternating the hold and that’s called Windshield Wipers.
It’s hard to keep up with the names of moves, but try http://wikipole.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for a and search the Pole Move List Directory. They haven’t finished the spin one yet, but the move list should help you figure out what it is you’ve accomplished https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
